Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast Arkansas : comprising a condensed history of the state biographies of distinguished citizens a brief descriptive history of the counties, and numerous biographical sketches of the prominent citizens of such counties. V. 1, Part 25

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Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis : The Goodspeed Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1026

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C. P. Huckabay, the leading mill man of this section, was born in Campbell County, Tenn., and came to Greene County, Ark., about thirty-two years ago. He is a self-made man, was reared on the farm, and picked up his education as best he could after reaching his majority. The schools were all closed during the war in that portion of the country, and as Mr. Huckabay was a school boy at that time, his educational advantages were not of the best. He was industrious, full of energy and perseverance, and is now the owner of 1.000 acres of land, with seventy five acres under cultiva- tion. This he rents, and his time is fully occupied in the lumber and stave business, being the owner of two large saw-mills, one located in Marmaduke and the other in the vicinity. The one at Marma- duke has a capacity of 1,500 feet per day, and the one in the country will run about 8,000 feet. Mr. Huckabay is now building a tram road three and a half miles into the woods, which will be con- nected with the road of Mr. Rosengrant, ex- tending two and a half miles further into a fine timbered country, and will supply them timber for about five years. Mr. Huckabay has been in the railroad supply business, getting out ties and other timbers, and at one time ran about 300 men, fur- nishing them with provisions from his supply store then located at Marmaduke. He is now securing all kinds of building and bridge timber. Mr. Huckabay chose for his companion in life Miss Nancy A. Ramsey, a native of Tennessee, and the daughter of M. Ramsey (deceased), of Greene County. To this union were born five children: Virginia E., Nathan P., William B., Carrie A. and Mary. Mr. Huckabay is conservative, both in politics and religion, not but that he believes in both, but he considers every one possesses the right to his own views on the subject. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., belonging to Evergreen Lodge, located at Tilmanville.

H. C. Hunter is a representative man of Greene County, Ark., who has attained his property by industry and good business ability, and has won an enviable position in society circles. He was born ! in Middle Tennessee, in 1842, and up to the age of eighteen years was reared on his father's planta-

tion, thus becoming familiar with the details of farm life. When eighteen he emigrated to Greene County, Ark., but when the Rebellion broke out, in 1861, he enlisted from Tennessee for twelve months, in Company G, Ninth Tennessee Infantry, Confederate States Army, and participated in the battles of Belmont, Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Perry- ville, and at Chickamauga was wounded by a gun shot, and was confined in the hospital at Mont- gomery, Ala. After recovering he was detailed to the engineers' department, and was engaged in con- structing bridges until the final surrender, when he returned to Greene County, Ark., and resumed farming. He has now an excellent farm of over 200 acres, with about 100 acres under cultivation, on which he raises cotton and corn. He also gives considerable attention to the propagation of stock, and has an excellent range on which his animals pasture. Having been a resident of this State for many years, he has seen the gradual but sure development of the country from a wilderness to finely cultivated farms, for where churches, schools and substantial homes now are, then Indians and wild animals in profusion roamed the woods. He has done a full share in securing this desirable change, and by industry and shrewd management has made his farm one of the best in the county. Where he was previously obliged to go 125 miles to market he now only goes eight miles, to Para- gould. He was married in Greene County, in 1873, to Miss Georgianna King, a native of Tennessee, and a daughter of John M. and Sarah Jane (Freeland) King, who were also Tennesseeans. emigrating to Greene County, Ark., in 1872. and opening up a farm; later they moved to Pemiscot County, Mo .. where they are living at the present time. The father was a volunteer in the Mexican War. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are the parents of the following children: Betty, Alva, Minnie. Charles, James and Rufus M. Mr. Hunter is a Democrat. He was the youngest of eight children born to Layton and Elizabeth (Robison) Hunter. the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of Kentucky. They were married in the former State, and here the father became quite a wealthy

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planter, but in 1859 removed to Greene County, Ark., and settled on the farm now owned by our subject, H. C. Hunter. He figured quite promi- nently in politics while in Tennessee, but after coming to Arkansas he remained more at home. His health was always good and he died in 1875, at the age of seventy-five years, his wife's death occurring within a few days of his own. The paternal grandfather was a Virginian, and a sol- dier in the War of 1812, as was also the maternal grandfather, the latter being a native of Kentucky soil.

surrender, taking part in a number of important engagements, and was wounded at Pilot Knob, having his leg broken. He was captured while there, and sent to the hospital at Ironton, and was soon after exchanged. He returned home and there remained until able to get about, when he rejoined his regiment, and continued in service until the close. Again coming home he resumed farming, then clerked in a general store, and in 1867 estab- lished his present business, and in addition to this gives much of his attention to real estate, having charge of all the Iron Mountain Railroad lands in the county. He also manages several large stock farms, and deals and trades extensively in stock. He is a Democrat in his political views, and when the county seat was at Gainesville he held the office of treasurer of the county. He has always been a liberal contributor to churches, schools, and all worthy enterprises, and now occupies a high position both in mercantile and social circles. His wife, whose maiden name was Jennie Stead- man, was born in North Carolina, and their union was blessed in the birth of six children: Clara. Frannie, Arthur. Emma, Maggie, and an infant daughter unnamed.

Richard Jackson is well known by reason of his association with the general mercantile firm of Jackson Dry Goods Company. His career in Greene County has been markedly rapid and suc- cessful, and his name stands to-day among the leading business men of the county. The business was established in 1867, he and his brother, J. R., purchasing the stock of goods formerly owned by Taylor & Miller, which consists of a full line of general merchandise, and he and his present part- ners are now doing the leading business in Gaines- ville. He was born in Stoddard County, Mo., in 1843, and was the son of John J. and Emily (Montgomery) Jackson, who were Tennesseeans, A. D. Jackson, of the firm of Jackson & Byers, proprietors of a livery stable, has one of the best equipped enterprises of the kind in the county. This stable, from the large business it does, not only exemplifies the importance of the town, but reflects credit upon its management. Mr. Jackson was born in Greene County, Ark .. January 20, 1865, and is one of three children born to James R. and Nancy (Davis) Jackson. na- tives of Tennessee. The parents were early settlers of this part of Arkansas, but during the war the family moved to Missouri, and there the father served as captain of a company. During the ser- vice he was wounded in the hip by a gunshot. He died in 1881, but the mother is still living and re- sides in Paragould. Their children are named as follows: Jennie, wife of John Perry: Albert D .. and Lela, wife of Osear Huff. A. D. Jackson grew to manhood in Gainesville, receiving his edu- cation there, and afterward clerked in a store for and came to Missouri at an early period, being among the first settlers of Stoddard County. He was engaged in farming until the late war, then coming to Greene County, Ark., and locating near Gainesville, where he died in 1877, after having led a very active life. He was quite an active politi- cian, and held the office of deputy sheriff of Stod- dard County for four years, and sheriff four years after coming to Greene County. He was active in advocating schools, churches, etc. His wife died in 1885, at the age of seventy-three years. Their children all lived to be grown; one son, two daugh- ters and the father died within two months of each other. Those living are Isaiah, Richard and : Franklin, the latter being in partnership with his brother, Richard. Richard Jackson attained his eighteenth year in Stoddard County. and remained at home until the breaking out of the Civil War in 1861, when he enlisted in the Confederate army. under Jeff Thompson, and served until the final , about four years. He then engaged in merchan-

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dising with an uncle, Richard Jackson, at Gaines- ville, remained with him three years and then ran the business alone for a short time. After this he went to Hot Springs, thence back to Gainesville, where he was occupied in farming and teaming for about three years. In November, 1888, he came to Paragould and embarked in the livery business with his present partner. He keeps about fifteen good horses and can furnish, day or night, as neat a turnout as one could desire and at the lowest figure. Mr. Jackson chose for his life's companion Miss Joe Collins, who became his wife on Decem- ber 25, 1884. Two children are the result of this union: James A. and Pearl. Mr. Jackson is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.

I. C. Jeffers. Greene County, Ark., ranks among the first in the State in regard to its man- ufacturing interests, and Mr. Jeffers is one of its foremost lumber manufacturers. He engaged in business for himself in ISSS, his mill being at South Miser; it was previously known as Miser's Mill, and has a capacity of 10,000 feet per day. Mr. Jeffers was born in Clark County, Ill., in 1851, and was the third in a family of seven chil- dren born to Thomas and Julia Ann (Lafferty) Jeffers, natives, respectively, of Kentucky and Illi- nois. The father was a tiller of the soil and opened up several large farms. and is now residing in Edinburgh, Ill. In 1861 he enlisted from Moultrie County, of that State, in Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Illinois Infantry, and was wounded at Devall's Bluff, Ark., receiving a gunshot wound by the bushwhackers, and was confined in the hospital for some time, obtaining his discharge in May, 1865. His wife died in Shelby County, Ill., at the age of fifty-six years, February 19, 1878. I. C. Jeffers spent his early life on his father's farms and attended the common schools, supplementing this by one year's attend- ance at St. Mary's, Indiana. When about seven- teen years of age he began learning the miller's trade in Moultrie County, Ill., and has followed that occupation with success ever since. He was married there, in 1877, to Miss Frances Anna Jones, a native of Illinois, and a daughter of Amos and Mary Ann (Steele) Jones, the former having

been born in South Carolina and the latter in Illi- nois, both of whom are still living. After his mar- riage Mr. Jeffers remained in Illinois until 1881. when he came to Corning and embarked in the tim- ber business, moving thence to Rector, where he was foreman four years for W. G. Hutchings' saw- mill; since 1SSS he has been engaged in operating his mill at Rector, and now ships from four to tive carloads per week. He has always supported the Democratic party, and although having resided in Greene County only a few years has become well and - favorably known. His children are Marietta, Charles Albert, Clara Ethel and Julia Cora.

William C. Johnson has been identified with the farming and stock dealing interests of Friend- ship Township, Greene County, Ark., since 1856, and in that time he has proven himself to be a man of intelligence and enterprise. He was born in Knox County, Tenn., in October, 1821, and is the eldest of five children born to Pleasant M. and Ellen (Thompson) Johnson, who were born in Virginia. and at an early day emigrated to Tennessee, where they were married. They were engaged in farm- ing in West Tennessee until 1858, when they moved to Dunklin County, Mo., where the father died in 1861, aged sixty-four years, his wife's death hav- ing occurred in Tennessee, in 1854. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. His mother was Mary Hancock, a niece of John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. William C. Johnson was educated in the district schools near his home in Tennessee, and was married in Madison County, of that State, in 1842, to Amanda C. Sanders, a native of Lincoln County, Tenn., a daughter of Samuel and Linnie (Looney) Sanders, who were Tennesseeans, and prosperous farmers of that State. They moved to Ozark County, Mo .. in 1854, where they were engaged in farming until their respective deaths in 1857 and 1887. Mr. Johnson and family emigrated to Lawrence Coun- ty, Ark., in 1854, where they entered a tract of 120 acres and remained two years, moving thence to his present farm in Greene County. He first entered 156 acres, which he proved up in 1561. and has added to this land until he now owns 197

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acres, with nearly 100 acres under cultivation. Besides this he owns forty acres of land in Clark Township (twenty-two acres in cultivation), the most of his tillable property being devoted to cot- ton and corn. He has aided in the organization of Friendship Township, and assisted in building the county road. He has always affiliated with the Democratic party, and has helped largely in in- creasing the number of Democratic voters in his section. He has been one of the foremost men in developing the resources of the county, and has al- ways been an active supporter of schools and churches, being ordained in 1874, by Thomas D. Lloyd and David Thorn, a minister of the Mis- sionary Baptist Church. He has expounded the gospel since that time and has been instrumental in converting some people to Christianity. He and wife are the parents of three daughters and ten sons: Permelia Lane and Emerentha Virginia (deceased); Linna Elender, wife of A. M. Shearer, living near Halliday; W. S. C., married and resid- ing in Greene County; John H., married and resi- dent of Halliday; David Pleasant and James Mon- roe (deceased); Ben. Franklin, also deceased; Al- fred Jefferson, single; Christopher A. also married; J. N., P. G. and L. L.

B. A. Johnson, a wealthy farmer and stock- man, of Greene County. Ark., was born in Hick- man County, Tenn., in 1834, and is the fifth in a family of ten children born to Granville M. and Nereusa (Gardner) Johnson, who were Tennessee- ans, the father being a farmer by occupation, and a wealthy citizen. He was justice of the peace in Tennessee for many years, and died in that State in 1884, followed by his wife some two years later. The paternal and maternal grandfathers were Vir- ginians, who removed to Tennessee at an early day, the former reaching this State in 1812. Here they both died. B. A. Johnson was reared to farm labor, and had very poor educational advantages in his youth. He remained at home until attain- ing his majority, and then for several years was engaged in brick-laying. At the age of twenty-one he was wedded to Miss Sarah E. Fielder, a native of Tennessee. In 1855 he located in Wayne Coun- ty, Mo., where, in 1860, be bought a farm, and

embarked in agriculture, continuing until the war broke out, when he raised a company of Missouri State Guards, of which he was elected first lieuten- ant. He soon resigned this position, and enlisted as a private in the Confederate army, being elected first lieutenant of Reeves' cavalry company of independent scouts. He was soon sent east of the Mississippi, and was in the battles of Mem- phis, Corinth, Iuka, Jacinto, Richmond, Ky., Perryville, after which he was transferred to the western department of Arkansas, where he was detailed to raise a regiment, of which he was made lieutenant-colonel. In this capacity he partici- pated in the battles of Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Saline River, and was then with Price on his Mis- souri raid, taking part in every battle fought on this trip. During the war his family removed from Missouri south to Clay County, Ark., and here Mr. Johnson went after the cessation of hostilities. where he remained three years, and then came to Cache Township, Greene County, Ark, where they are still residing. He purchased a partially improved farm of 160 acres, opened about sixty acres, and in 1871 purchased 160 acres three miles south of his first place, to which he has added 170 acres, and has cleared 100 acres, having about 200 under cultivation. In addition to these tracts he has about 500 acres in another locality. He does general farming, but gives the most of his atten- tion to the raising of corn and cotton. He is an ac- tive politician, a substantial supporter of churches and schools, and he and family attend the Baptist Church, of which he and his wife are members. His family consists of the following children: John W., born February 17, 1856, who is married and resides on his father's land; William G., born February 9, 1858, also married and living in the township: Barbara Etta Bell, born October 5. 1860, wife of E. R. C. Biggs, a resident of Woodruff County; Robert E. Lee. born October 21, 1563, died in 1864: Adelaide, born September 24, 1865, wife of P. Eubanks, of Greene County: Samantha C., born August 4, 1867; Victoria R., wife of James Light, born July 19, 1869; Sarah N., born October 10, 1871; Benjamin O. born June 10, 1874; and Lizzie B., born August 11, 1877.

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R. B. Jones. No matter how disagreeable the Pennsylvania, and for a period of some three years was engaged in the office of the Buffalo & Philadel- phia Railroad Company, going thence to St. Louis, where he remained one year. In 1878 he went to Walnut Ridge, Ark., followed clerking until 1880, and then came to Gainesville, of the same State, and there opened a store in partnership with Isaac Less. He continued the business at Gainesville and Jonesboro for three years, after which he sold his interest and took a trip to Europe, traveling over the continent, and was absent about ten months. - After his return he went to Wichita, Kan., resided at that place one year, and in the fall of 1885 came to Paragould, where he em- barked in merchandising under the firm name of Harris & Joseph. In the spring of 1889 Mr. Joseph bought out his partner and is now con- tinuing the business alone. He carries a large stock of merchandise, averaging about $25,000, and is one of the enterprising business men of Paragould. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the I. O. O. F., and also belongs to the Setta Goldman, a native of Europe, and sister of : J. D. Goldman, of the large firm of Goldman & Co., of St. Louis. Mr. Joseph's parents, Maurice F. and Babbet (Steinheimer) Joseph, were natives of Europe. The father is deceased. but the mother is still living in Germany. outlook in life, or how little encouragement is re- ceived, there are some who will succeed in what- ever they undertake, while others, placed in the same circumstances, will give up in despair. Among those who have won universal respect by push and energy, and who are classed among the first in whatever they undertake, is the above mentioned gentleman. Mr. Jones was born in that part of Greene County, Ark., which is at this time known as Clay County, September 6, 1848. and remained in that county, engaged in farming, until about twelve years ago, when he moved to what is known as Tilmanville and opened a black- smith shop. This he has carried on in a successful manner ever since. In addition to this Mr. Jones manages his farm of 180 acres, which his sons are now working, and he has opened about five or six acres on the home place, consisting of eighty acres. He was married to Miss Martha J. Bradsher, daughter of Jefferson Bradsher, of Greene Coun- ty, Ark., and three interesting children were the result of this union: J. M., J. C. and W. A .. all : K. of H. He was married May 1, 1889, to Miss at home. Mr. Jones is also rearing two of his sister-in-law's children, they being the orphan children of J. H. and Mary C. Huckabay, and are named Almon E. and Hiram C. John Jones, the father of the subject of this sketch. came to Greene County, Ark., in 1830, and died here in 1871. His wife died in 1861. They were the Jesse Kenemure, a successful farmer and stock- raiser of Jones Township, was born in Georgia, second wife John Jones became the father of five in 1819, and is the sixth in a family of eight parents of eight children, two surviving. By his children. R. B. Jones is a member of the Ma- children born to David and Lucy (Price) Kene-

sonic fraternity, Danley Lodge No. 300. and he also belongs to Evergreen Lodge No. 66. of the I. O. O. F. He and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

S. L. Joseph, one of the leading merchants of Paragould, was born in Germany, on the Rhine, in October, 1854, receiving his education in his native country, and at an early age engaged in mercantile pursuits, which he has followed ever since, thus securing a thorough knowledge of the business. In 1871 he sailed for America. taking passage at Bremen, and landing at New York City, where he remained about three years. He then went to

mure, natives of South Carolina. The parents remained in their native State until after their marriage, and then moved to Georgia, where the mother died a few years later. The father again married and lived in that State until his death. Jesse Kenemure assisted his father in the ardnous duties on the farm until nineteen years of age. after which he began farming for himself, and this occupation has continued all his life. He was married when twenty-one years of age to Miss Rebecca Rock, a native of Georgia: and eight children were the result of this union, four now living. They are named as follows: Lucinda

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Margaret (deceased), James Franklin, married and lives on his father's place; N. W., married and lives on Crowley's Ridge; Charles D., married and lives in this township; Missouri Jane, died in Georgia; William Ross, died in Georgia: L. W., married and resides in Greene County, and Margaret. Jesse Kenemure followed farming in Georgia, until 1856, when he moved directly to Greene County, Ark., and settled on the west side of Crowley's Ridge, where he bought forty acres of wild land. He immediately began improving, by erecting buildings and clearing land, etc., and after having cleared about thirty acres and remain- ing there for some twelve years, he sold out and moved to Jones' Ridge, being one of four families in that section. He bought 180 acres of land, cleared 100 acres, erected buildings, set out an extensive orchard of all kinds of fruits, and has surrounded himself with everything to make a pleasant, comfortable home. During the late war he was with Price on his Missouri raid, and was in the battles of Iron Mountain, Blue Lick, In- dependence and Boonville. He is a member of the Wheel, and is an active worker in the cause of education.

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Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast Arkansas : comprising a condensed history of the state biographies of distinguished citizens a brief descriptive history of the counties, and numerous biographical sketches of the prominent citizens of such counties. V. 1, Part 25

Author: Publication date: 1889 Publisher: Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis : The Goodspeed Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1026

Author:
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis : The Goodspeed Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1026